Launching
in May 2024!
We are shaping young artist’s futures by helping them learn the language of music. At PGMA we use movement, singing and acting techniques and piano practice to anchor music fundamentals. Exposure to the creative and performing arts gives us historic breadth and depth of understanding to better navigate our lives.
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The PGMA Experience
Patrick Gandy Music Academy offers an immersive music fundamentals experience that combines movement, vocal technique, acting technique and piano to introduce young artists to the creative and performing arts. Typically, our offerings are only available through conservatory training. Now available through PGMA.
Who Is Patrick Gandy?
Patrick Gandy’s experience as a pianist, composer, orchestrator, producer, accompanist, collaborator, conductor, and musical director makes use of all of the skillsets offered in our music fundamentals immersion classes. While scoring a movie, or composing for a television show, conducting the orchestra on a recording, composing and collaborating on a new work, playing recording sessions, and even accompanying dance classes, he has used these techniques throughout his creative and performing arts career. Through PGMA, you can learn from his experiences and the experiences of his multi-talented team, Diana Kavilis and Jeffrey Polk.
The Experience
Patrick Gandy Music Academy is accepting students ages 9-19 into its two twelve week music fundamentals immersion programs. Our unique system uses singing, movement, and acting as essential tools in helping the mind learn and retain the fundamentals of music. It is our unique approach to learning and retention that makes our program second to none.
We offer Music Fundamentals I (Immersion) and Music Fundamentals II. No music education opportunity is complete without an understanding of how to play the piano, vocal instruction, movement, and developing the appropriate artistic mindset utilizing acting techniques.
PGMA Saturday Morning
-This is our favorite part of PGMA
-Weekly live two hour lesson designed to solidify assignments
-Local young artists can join us in person or on camera
-All young artists can join us virtually from anywhere in the world to learn and share in our creative environment
World Class Artists
Patrick Gandy
Jeffrey Polk
Diana Kavilis
Two 12 Week Immersive Music Fundamentals Classes
-Commitment
-Extraordinary personal experience
-Grow
-Earn the ability to read music
-Speak the language of music intelligently
-Enjoy free mini concerts
-Weekly group piano practice sessions
-Guest teaching artists
What gives PGMA shine, brilliance and excitement is our unique mix of movement, voice and acting techniques to cement music fundamentals in the brain.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What age does my child need to be to participate in the program?
Ages 9 - 19.
Will I need to provide my own instrument/equipment?
Yes, your young artist will need access to a keyboard or piano to practice his/her lessons and a computer with Internet access.
Where are the classes held?
Online in the comfort of your home or you can participate with us live in Orange County, California.
What are the dates and times of the program?
The Saturday Morning Live classes are weekly from 9-11AM Pacific Time.
What is the length of the program and how long is each class?
Music Fundamentals Immersion I and II are each 12 weeks with a break in between. The SML classes are live for 2 hours.
What is the difference between week and SML classes?
On Sunday, students will receive all materials to prepare for their Saturday Morning Live class. We put it on its feet on Saturday. You’ll learn it.
Can I make payments?
Yes, payment plans are available.
Do the teachers teach my child how to read music?
Yes! You will learn to read music, you will learn movement, acting, and young artists will learn proper vocal technique.
If our schedule changes, how can my child make up the material that was missed?
You will have access to all of the material online.
What is the refund policy?
If your first SML isn’t informative, challenging and exhilarating, you can request a refund after class that day only.
Will my child need to participate in every aspect of the program?
Yes, immersion is absolutely non negotiable for our program
How does PGMA differ from other music programs?
We are a group of artist teachers whose experiences range the entertainment spectrum. We are unique in that we have written for all different types of artists, we have danced and sung on Broadway, we have written music for television and motion pictures, and we even have a TedTalk between us.
How much practice should my child do outside of the scheduled curriculum?
They should read and practice their lessons daily.
Can we meet the teachers before the program begins?
We suggest you look at their work online.
How long will it take to learn an instrument and read music?
Your young artist will learn to read music on the very first day. They will learn to identify pitch, pitch relationships, how to move their bodies with intention with sound. They will learn to sing these pitches and place their hands appropriately on the piano
Learn more about or program and our excitement to bring our brand of music education to young artists. We strive to inspire and provide an experience second to none.
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